Multiple s-video inputs

ray.martin · 21-10-2003, 10:12

I've seen threads before about multiple RGB inputs - this one is slightly different. I want to connect my DVD and VCR s-video outputs to my TV which only has one s-video input socket. Any suggestions?

BTW the TV only has one RGB scart which I use for my $ky box.

dgharwood · 21-10-2003, 11:08

I purchased a 3 way audio video selector box from Maplin which has SVideo and composite as well. Go to
http://www.maplin.co.uk and search for 3-Way Audio/Video Selector.

It is only 9.99 however the quality of the picture is really good. I have used it to swtich between my XBOX and PS2.

ray.martin · 21-10-2003, 15:54

I looked all through the Maplin website and missed that! It looks ideal for what I want - I'll pop up to Maplin tomorrow and pick one up, thanks a lot!

dgharwood · 21-10-2003, 16:00

The naming of the item could be better. It doesn't mention svideo in the title, which is a little silly.

It feels quite cheap and plasticcy (is that a word), but works well for me.

If you need any audio video cables, and fibre optic cables/switches, I found last night a web site call http://www.tvcables.co.uk.

I have just ordered from them one toslink optical switch and two toslink cables for less than the price of a switcher from maplin.

Their postage is also very reasonable.

21-10-2003, 10:12	#1
ray.martin Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 70	Multiple s-video inputs I've seen threads before about multiple RGB inputs - this one is slightly different. I want to connect my DVD and VCR s-video outputs to my TV which only has one s-video input socket. Any suggestions? BTW the TV only has one RGB scart which I use for my $ky box.

21-10-2003, 11:08	#2
dgharwood Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Swansea,UK Posts: 67	I purchased a 3 way audio video selector box from Maplin which has SVideo and composite as well. Go to http://www.maplin.co.uk and search for 3-Way Audio/Video Selector. It is only 9.99 however the quality of the picture is really good. I have used it to swtich between my XBOX and PS2.

21-10-2003, 15:54	#3
ray.martin Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 70	I looked all through the Maplin website and missed that! It looks ideal for what I want - I'll pop up to Maplin tomorrow and pick one up, thanks a lot!

21-10-2003, 16:00	#4
dgharwood Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Swansea,UK Posts: 67	The naming of the item could be better. It doesn't mention svideo in the title, which is a little silly. It feels quite cheap and plasticcy (is that a word), but works well for me. If you need any audio video cables, and fibre optic cables/switches, I found last night a web site call http://www.tvcables.co.uk. I have just ordered from them one toslink optical switch and two toslink cables for less than the price of a switcher from maplin. Their postage is also very reasonable.

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